Scented jewelry

ABSTRACT

An article of jewelry that includes a bead with an opening forming a hole therethrough having a first section adapted to be releasably coupled to the second section, where the first section and section each include an inner surface and an outer surface, where the inner surfaces form absorbent material areas, where the absorbent material areas are at least partially filled with absorbent material adapted to absorb a fragrant liquid, where the first outer surface and the second outer surface are sufficiently porous for a scent from the fragrant liquid to be emitted, and where the first absorbent material and/or the second absorbent material is formed of at least one fiber.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claim priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 61/562,240,filed Nov. 21, 2011, entitled “SCENT DISPERSING JEWELRY BEAD”, which ishereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for allpurposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to jewelry.

BACKGROUND

Jewelry and fragrant liquids are known in the art.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

In some embodiments, the instant invention includes an article ofjewelry that includes a bead. In some embodiments, the bead includes anopening forming a hole therethrough, a first section and a secondsection, where the first section is adapted to be releasably coupled tothe second section. In some embodiments, the first section includes afirst inner surface and a first outer surface, where the first innersurface forms a first absorbent material area and where the firstabsorbent material area is at least partially filled with a firstabsorbent material adapted to absorb a fragrant liquid. In someembodiments, the second section includes a second inner surface and asecond outer surface, where the second inner surface forms a secondabsorbent material area and where the second absorbent material area isat least partially filled with a second absorbent material adapted toabsorb the fragrant liquid. In some embodiments, the first outer surfaceand the second outer surface are sufficiently porous for a scent fromthe fragrant liquid to be emitted and the first absorbent materialand/or the second absorbent material is formed of at least one fiber.

In some embodiments, the first absorbent material and/or the secondabsorbent material further includes a fragrant liquid.

In some embodiments, the first absorbent material and/or the secondabsorbent material is formed of at least one fiber from at least onetree.

In some embodiments, the first absorbent material and/or the secondabsorbent material is formed of at least one fiber from one or more of aPopular tree, an Aspen tree and/or a Eucalyptus tree.

In some embodiments, the bead is formed of plastic, metal, wood or acombination thereof

In some embodiments, the bead is formed of a metal selected from thegroup consisting of gold, silver, platinum, aluminum, steel, copper andalloys thereof.

In some embodiments, the bead is a filigree bead.

In some embodiments, the first section of the bead is adapted to bereleasably coupled to the second section by a threaded coupling.

In some embodiments, the present invention is an article of jewelry thatincludes a bead and a bead holder, where the bead includes an openingforming a hole therethrough and the bead holder is adapted to bepositioned in the hole of the bead. In some embodiments, the beadincludes an opening forming a hole therethrough and the bead includes afirst section and a second section. In some embodiments, the firstsection is adapted to be releasably coupled to the second section andthe first section includes a first inner surface and a first outersurface. In some embodiments, the first inner surface forms a firstabsorbent material area and the first absorbent material area is atleast partially filled with a first absorbent material adapted to absorba fragrant liquid. In some embodiments, the second section includes asecond inner surface and a second outer surface, the second innersurface forms a second absorbent material area, and the second absorbentmaterial area is at least partially filled with a second absorbentmaterial adapted to absorb the fragrant liquid. In some embodiments, thefirst outer surface and the second outer surface are sufficiently porousfor a scent from the fragrant liquid to be emitted, and the firstabsorbent material and/or the second absorbent material is formed of atleast one fiber.

In some embodiments, the at least one fiber is from a tree.

In some embodiments, the at least one fiber is from one or more of aPopular tree, an Aspen tree and/or a Eucalyptus tree.

In some embodiments, the bead holder is selected from the groupconsisting of a chain, a rope, and/or a band.

In some embodiments, the bead holder is selected from the groupconsisting of a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet, a waist chain, and anearring.

In some embodiments, the first absorbent material and/or the secondabsorbent material further includes the fragrant liquid.

In some embodiments, the bead and/or bead holder is formed of a metalselected from the group consisting of gold, silver, platinum, aluminum,steel, copper and alloys thereof.

In some embodiments, the bead is a filigree bead.

In some embodiments, the present invention is an article of jewelry thatincludes a jewelry structure and an absorbent material adapted to absorba fragrant liquid. In some embodiments, the absorbent material contactsthe jewelry structure. In some embodiments, the absorbent material isformed of at least one fiber and the at least one fiber is from a tree.

In some embodiments, the at least one fiber is from one or more of aPopular tree, an Aspen tree and/or Eucalyptus tree.

In some embodiments, the jewelry structure is selected from the groupconsisting of a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet, a waist chain, and anearring.

In some embodiments, the jewelry structure includes an inner surfaceforming an absorbent material area and wherein at least a portion of theabsorbent material is positioned in the absorbent material area.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates features of some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 illustrates features of some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3 illustrates features of some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 illustrates features of some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 5 illustrates features of some embodiments of the presentinvention.

The present invention will be further explained with reference to theattached drawings, wherein like structures are referred to by likenumerals throughout the several views. The drawings shown are notnecessarily to scale, with emphasis instead generally being placed uponillustrating the principles of the present invention. Further, somefeatures may be exaggerated to show details of particular components.

The figures constitute a part of this specification and includeillustrative embodiments of the present invention and illustrate variousobjects and features thereof. Further, the figures are not necessarilyto scale, some features may be exaggerated to show details of particularcomponents. In addition, any measurements, specifications and the likeshown in the figures are intended to be illustrative, and notrestrictive. Therefore, specific structural and functional detailsdisclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as arepresentative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variouslyemploy the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, otherobjects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from thefollowing description taken in conjunction with the accompanyingfigures. Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosedherein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodimentsare merely illustrative of the invention that may be embodied in variousforms. In addition, each of the examples given in connection with thevarious embodiments of the invention which are intended to beillustrative, and not restrictive.

Throughout the specification and claims, the following terms take themeanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. The phrases “in one embodiment” and “in someembodiments” as used herein do not necessarily refer to the sameembodiment(s), though it may. Furthermore, the phrases “in anotherembodiment” and “in some other embodiments” as used herein do notnecessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. Thus, asdescribed below, various embodiments of the invention may be readilycombined, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.

In addition, as used herein, the term “or” is an inclusive “or”operator, and is equivalent to the term “and/or,” unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise. The term “based on” is not exclusive andallows for being based on additional factors not described, unless thecontext clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, throughout thespecification, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” include pluralreferences. The meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.”

In some embodiments, the instant invention is an article of jewelry suchas a bead 100 as shown on FIG. 1. In some embodiments, the shape of thebead 100 may be spherical, cylindrical, cubic, conical, pyramidal and/orany other three dimensional shape.

In some embodiments, the bead 100 is formed of any suitable materialincluding, but not limited to, metal, plastic, wood, and/or any othermaterial suitable for use in jewelry. In some embodiments, the bead 100is formed of a combination of metal, plastic, wood and/or any othermaterial suitable for use in jewelry. In some embodiments, the bead 100is formed of metal and metal alloys suitable for use in jewelryincluding, but not limited to, silver, gold, platinum, copper, steel,iron, aluminum and alloys thereof. In some embodiments, the bead 100 isformed of precious metal including, but not limited to, silver, gold andplatinum. In some embodiments, the bead 100 is formed of polymericand/or hard rubber materials suitable for use in jewelry including, butnot limited to polystyrene-butadiene-styrenes (SBS),polyacrylonitrile-butadiene-styrenes (ABS), polyamides (PA), polyimides(PI), polyarylenes (polyetherether ketone (PEEK), polyether ketone(PEK), polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) and the like), polyethylenesulfones (PES), polyetherimides (PEI), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE),fluoroplastics (FEP and PFA), olefinic rubbers, polyethylenes (PE),polypropylenes (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyoxyalkylenes (i.e.,polyacetals) such as POM, polyoxyethylenes (POE), polyoxybutylenes(POB), styrene-maleic-anhydrides (SMA)).

In some embodiments, the bead 100 may include an opening 102 forming ahole 104 therethrough. In some embodiments, the opening 102 issufficiently designed to accommodate a bead holder positioned within thehole 104. In some embodiments, the bead holder includes, but is notlimited to, a chain, a rope, and/or a band.

In some embodiments, the bead 100 may include a first section 106 and asecond section 108. In some embodiments, the first section 106 isreleasably coupled to the second section 108.

In some embodiments, the bead 100 includes a rivet 200 as shown in FIG.2 and FIG. 4. In some embodiments, a first section 202 of the rivet 200is incorporated as a component of the first section 106 of the bead 100.In some embodiments, the second section 204 of the rivet 200 isincorporated as a component of the second section 108 of the bead 100.

In some embodiments, the first section 106 is releasably coupled to thesecond section 108 by a threaded connection as shown in FIG. 3. In someembodiments, the first section 106 includes threads 300 that threadablyconnect to mating threads 301 of the second section 108. In someembodiments, the first section 106 is releasably coupled to the secondsection 108 by a quick connect-type coupling. In some embodiments, thefirst section 106 is releasably coupled to the second section 108 by anyacceptable manner that is known or to be developed in the art.

In some embodiments, the first section 106 includes an inner surface 302and an outer surface 304. In some embodiments, the second section 108includes an inner surface 306 and an outer surface 308.

In some embodiments, the inner surface 302 of the first section forms anarea for storing the absorbent material 310. In some embodiments, theshape of the area for storing the absorbent material is hemispherical,conical, pyramidal, cubic and/or any other three dimensional shape. Insome embodiments, the shape of the area for storing the absorbentmaterial is based on the shape of the bead 100.

In some embodiments, the inner surface 306 of the second section 108forms an area for storing the absorbent material. In some embodiments,the shape of the area for storing the absorbent material ishemispherical, conical, pyramidal, cubic and/or any other threedimensional shape based on the shape of the bead 100. In someembodiments, the shape of the area for storing the absorbent materialand the shape of the area for storing the absorbent material aresubstantially the same. In other embodiments, the shape of the area forstoring the absorbent material and the shape of the area for storing theabsorbent material are substantially different.

In some embodiments, the areas for storing an absorbent material are atleast partially filled with absorbent material. In some embodiments, thearea for storing an absorbent material in the first section 106 of thebead is at least partially filled with absorbent material 310 and thearea for storing an absorbent material in the second section 108 of thebead includes little or no absorbent material 312. In some embodiments,the area for storing an absorbent material in the second section 108 ofthe bead is at least partially filled with absorbent material 312 andthe area for storing an absorbent material in the first section 106 ofthe bead includes little or no absorbent material 310.

In some embodiments, the absorbent material 310, 312 is adapted toabsorb at least one fragrant liquid. In some embodiments, the absorbentmaterial 310, 312 is formed of at least one fiber. In some embodiments,the absorbent material 310, 312 is formed of at least one fiber producedfrom at least one tree. In some embodiments, the absorbent material 310,312 is formed of a at least one fiber produced from at least one treethat includes, but is not limited to, Popular trees, Aspen trees, and/orEucalyptus trees or combinations thereof

In some embodiments, the absorbent material 310, 312 release moisturewhile storing the scent from the fragrant liquid. In some embodiments,the absorbent materials 310, 312 are adapted to store the scent from afragrant liquid for a longer period than common absorbent materials suchas cotton. In some embodiments, the absorbent material 310, 312 areadapted to release moisture more quickly than common absorbent materialssuch as cotton. In some embodiments, the absorbent material 310, 312include cotton. In some embodiments, the absorbent material 310, 312 issufficiently designed for a controlled release of components of thefragrant liquid that may include, but are not limited to, moisture,volatile components such as alcohol, and/or scent.

In some embodiments, the fragrant liquid may include, but is not limitedto, any chemical compound that has a smell or odor when it issufficiently volatile to be transported to the olfactory system in theupper part of the nose. In some embodiments, the fragrant liquid mayinclude a perfume, a fragrance, a fragrant oil, cologne, and/or otherodorous liquid.

In some embodiments, the fragrant liquids may include, but are notlimited to, medicinal fragrant liquids adapted to improve health and/ormood. In some embodiments, the medicinal fragrant liquids may includethose liquids adapted to improve breathing such as peppermint essentialoils and/or peppermint camphor or liquid having a menthol aroma. In someembodiments, the medicinal fragrant liquids may include, but are notlimited to, aroma oils such as bergamot, sandalwood, jasmine,frankincense, clary sage, cedarwood, and/or ginger.

In some embodiments, the first section 106 and/or the second section 108are sufficiently porous for a scent from the fragrant liquid to beemitted. In some embodiments, the first section 106 and/or the secondsection 108 may include any suitable design for controlled release of atleast one component of the fragrant liquid that may include, but are notlimited to, moisture, volatile components such as alcohol, and/or scent.In some embodiments, the suitable design may includes, but is notlimited to, filigree and/or mesh. FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 5 show a bead havinga mesh design according to an embodiment of the present invention.

For the purposes of this application, the term “design” may describe astructural and/or ornamental feature. For the purposes of thisapplication, term “mesh” may include, but is not limited to, anysemi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of metal, fiber, orother flexible/ductile material.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface 304, 308 ofthe first section 106 and/or the second section 108 includes a filigreedesign. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface304, 308 of the first section 106 and/or the second section 108 includea filigree design that is ornamental. In some embodiments, at least aportion of the outer surface 304, 308 of the first section 106 and/orthe second section 108 includes a layer having a filigree designexternal from the outer surface 304, 308 of the first section 106 and/orthe second section 108.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface 304, 308 ofthe first section 106 and/or the second section 108 includes a meshdesign. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface304, 308 of the first section 106 and/or the second section 108 includea filigree design that is ornamental. In some embodiments, at least aportion of the outer surface 304, 308 of the first section 106 and/orthe second section 108 includes a layer having a mesh design externalfrom the outer surface 304, 308 of the first section 106 and/or thesecond section 108.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface 304, 308 ofthe first section 106 and/or the second section 108 includes a filigreedesign that is a structural element of the bead. In some embodiments, atleast a portion of the outer surface 304, 308 of the first section 106and/or the second section 108 includes a mesh design is a structuralelement of the bead. In some embodiments, the mesh and/or filigreedesign of the outer surface 308 of the first section 106 and/or theouter surface 304 of the second section 108 provides structural supportbetween the large diameter rim 314, 318 and the small diameter rim 316,310 of the first section 106 and/or second section 108.

In some embodiments, the outer surface 308 of the first section 106and/or the outer surface 304 of the second section 108 include a meshand/or filigree design that is sufficiently designed for a controlledrelease of at least one component of the fragrant liquid that mayinclude, but are not limited to, moisture, volatile components such asalcohol, and/or scent. In some embodiments, the controlled releaseand/or flow of at least one component of the fragrant liquid from theabsorbent material is controlled, at least in part, by the size of atleast one feature of the mesh and/or filigree design. In someembodiments, the at least one feature is the opening in the mesh and/orfiligree design.

In some embodiments, the mesh design includes a mesh with the size ofthe openings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 37microns to 107.6 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranges from 63microns to 76.1 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 88microns to 53.8 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 125microns to 38.1 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 177microns to 25.4 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 297microns to 13.5 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 500microns to 9.51 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 841microns to 6.73 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 1.19millimeters to 4.76 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 2.00millimeters to 4.00 millimeters. In some embodiments, the size of theopenings between the connected strands of the mesh ranging from 2.38millimeters to 3.36 millimeters.

In some embodiments, the mesh design includes mesh having a Tyler meshsize ranging from 400 mesh to 1.050 inches. Tyler mesh size is definedas the number of openings per (linear) inch of mesh. In someembodiments, the mesh has a Tyler mesh size ranging from 270 mesh to0.742 inches. In some embodiments, the mesh has a Tyler mesh sizeranging from 200 mesh to 0.525 inches. In some embodiments, the mesh hasa Tyler mesh size ranging from 150 mesh to 0.441 inches. In someembodiments, the mesh has a Tyler mesh size ranging from 100 mesh to0.525 inches. In some embodiments, the mesh has a Tyler mesh sizeranging from 60 mesh to 0.371 inches. In some embodiments, the mesh hasa Tyler mesh size ranging from 42 mesh to 3 mesh. In some embodiments,the mesh has a Tyler mesh size ranging from 32 mesh to 5 mesh. In someembodiments, the mesh has a Tyler mesh size ranging from 24 mesh to 8mesh. In some embodiments, the mesh has a Tyler mesh size ranging from16 mesh to 10 mesh. In some embodiments, the mesh has a Tyler mesh sizeranging from 14 mesh to 12 mesh.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface 304, 308 ofthe first section 106 and/or the second section 108 is formed of apermeable material sufficiently designed to be permeable to scents,moisture and/or other volatile components of the fragrant liquid. Insome embodiments, the permeable material may include, but is not limitedto, fabric and/or cloth. In some embodiments, the thickness of thematerial used to form the bead may be adjusted to reduce or increase thepermeability to scents, moisture and/or other volatile components of thefragrant liquid.

In some embodiments, the first section 106 and/or the second section 108may include at least one opening forming a hole in the outer surface304, 308.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view along line 4 of the bead 100of FIG. 1. In the embodiment shown on FIG. 4, the bead includes a rivet400 installed within the bead. In some embodiments, may include anopening 402 forming a hole 404 therethrough. In some embodiments, thebead includes a first section 406 threadably coupled to a second section408. In some embodiments, the bead includes absorbent material 410. Insome embodiments, the bead includes absorbent material 412.

In some embodiments, the bead 100 is adapted to provide a protectivebarrier when worn on the skin. In some embodiments, the bead 100 isadapted to emit scents from fragrant liquids applied to the absorbentmaterial 310, 312.

In some embodiments, the present invention includes a bead 500 and abead holder 502 as shown in FIG. 5. In some embodiments, the bead 500may include the features of the beads of any of the embodimentsdescribed above. In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 is adapted tobe positioned in the hole 504 of the bead 500. In some embodiments, thebead holder 502 may be positioned in the hole 504 of more than one bead500.

In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 is formed of metal including,but not limited to, silver, gold, platinum, copper, steel, iron,aluminum and alloys thereof. In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 isformed of plastic or other suitable material known in the art for use injewelry.

In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 includes, but is not limitedto, a chain, a rope, and/or a band. In some embodiments, the bead holder502 is a chain that may include, but is not limited to, an anchor chain,a bead chain, a ball chain, a box chain, a byzantine chain, a cablechain, a figaro chain, a panther chain, a popcorn chain, a rolo chain, arope chain, a snake chain, a venetian link chain, a wheat chain, orcombinations thereof. In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 mayinclude different types of chains. In some embodiments, the bead holder502 may include the same type of chain.

In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 may include, but is not limitedto, a braided chain.

In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 is formed of a rope and/or bandformed of any material and design acceptable in the art of makingjewelry.

In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 may include, but is not limitedto, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet, a waist chain, and/or an earring.

In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 may include a bracelet such asa chain bracelet, a link bracelet, a charm bracelet, a medical IDbracelet, an identification bracelet, a beaded bracelet, a toggle claspbracelet, an omega bracelet, a liquid silver bracelet, a cuff bracelet,and/or a bangle bracelet. In some embodiments, the bead holder 502 mayinclude, but is not limited to, an earring such as hoop earrings, dropearrings, and/or stud earrings.

In some embodiments, the instant invention is an article of jewelry thatincludes, but is not limited to a jewelry structure in contact with anabsorbent material. In some embodiments, the absorbent material has thefeatures of the absorbent material as described in any of theembodiments above. In some embodiments, the absorbent material includesa fiber formed from a tree. In some embodiments, the absorbent materialincludes a fiber formed form a tree that includes, but is not limitedto, a Popular, Aspen and/or Eucalyptus tree.

In some embodiments, the jewelry structure includes, but is not limitedto a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet, a waist chain, and an earring.

In some embodiments, the jewelry structure includes an inner surfacethat forms an area for storing the absorbent material. In someembodiments, the absorbent material is stored in the area formed by theinner surface of the jewelry structure. In some embodiments, the jewelrystructure includes at least one surface that is sufficiently porous fora scent from the fragrant liquid to be emitted.

In some embodiments, the jewelry structure is a hollow. In someembodiments, the jewelry structure includes, but is not limited to, ahollow earring, a hollow bracelet, and/or a hollow necklace. In someembodiments, the hollow earring, hollow bracelet, and/or hollow necklaceis at least partially filled with an absorbent material as described inany of the embodiments above. In some embodiments, the hollow jewelrystructure includes at least one surface that is sufficiently porous fora scent from the fragrant liquid to be emitted.

In some embodiments, the absorbent material may be positioned on anexterior surface of the jewelry structure. In some embodiments, theabsorbent material may be intertwined with the jewelry structure.

In some embodiments, the instant invention includes a method forproviding a scented or fragrant bead that includes, but is not limitedto providing a bead as described in any of the embodiments above havingan absorbent material as described in any of the embodiments above. Insome embodiments, the absorbent material may be positioned in the firstsection of the bead and/or the second section of the bead. In someembodiments, the method further includes contacting a fragrant liquidwith the absorbent material positioned in the first section of the beadand/or the second section of the bead. In some embodiments, the fragrantliquid is contacted with the absorbent material with any suitable meanssuch as spraying a storage container and/or pouring from a vial.

In some embodiments, the method further includes uncoupling the firstsection of the bead from the second section of the bead to expose atleast a portion of the absorbent material in either or both sections ofthe bead. In some embodiments, the uncoupling of the bead is performedbefore contacting the fragrant liquid with the absorbent material.

In some embodiments, the bead is not uncoupled prior to contacting thefragrant liquid with the absorbent material. In some embodiments, thefragrant liquid contacts the absorbent material through the poroussection of the first section and/or second section of the bead.

In some embodiments, the method further includes providing a bead holderas described in any of the embodiments above. In some embodiments, thebead holder is adapted to be positioned in the hole in the bead. In someembodiments, the bead holder is inserted through the hole of the bead.

In some embodiments, the instant invention further includes a method forproviding scented jewelry which includes, but is not limited to,providing a jewelry structure at least in a partial contact with anabsorbent material as described in any of the embodiments above. In someembodiments, the method further includes contacting the fragrant liquidwith the absorbent material.

In some embodiments, the method of the present invention includesproviding a bead and/or jewelry structure as described in any of theembodiments above. In some embodiments, the method further includescontacting a fragrant liquid including, but not limited to, a medicinalfragrant liquid such as peppermint essential oils, peppermint camphor,and/or a liquid having a menthol aroma with the absorbent material ofthe bead and/or jewelry structure as described in any of the embodimentsabove. In some embodiments, the method includes positioning the one ormore of the beads and/or jewelry structures having the medicinalfragrant liquid sufficiently close to a person so as to result in animprovement in the health of the person by inhalation of the scents fromthe medicinal fragrant liquid. In some embodiments, the positioning stepincludes positioning the one or more of the beads and/or jewelrystructures having medicinal fragrant liquid sufficiently close to aperson's nose and/or mouth. In some embodiments, the positioning stepresults in improved respiration.

In some embodiments, the method of the present invention includesproviding a bead and/or jewelry structure as described in any of theembodiments above. In some embodiments, the method further includescontacting a fragrant liquid with the absorbent material of the beadand/or jewelry structure as described in any of the embodiments above.In some embodiments, the method includes positioning the one or more ofthe beads and/or jewelry structures having the fragrant liquidsufficiently to a person exposed to irritating odors so as to result ina reduction of the irritating effect of the odors on the person. In someembodiments, the person exposed to irritating odors includes a sewagehandling facility worker and/or a miner.

While a number of embodiments of the present invention have beendescribed, it is understood that these embodiments are illustrativeonly, and not restrictive, and that many modifications may becomeapparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. Also, the various stepsof any method described herein may be carried out in any desired order(and any desired steps may be added and/or any desired steps may beeliminated).

What is claimed is:
 1. An article of jewelry comprising a bead; whereinthe bead includes an opening forming a hole therethrough; wherein thebead includes a first section and a second section; wherein the firstsection is adapted to be releasably coupled to the second section;wherein the first section includes a first inner surface and a firstouter surface; wherein the first inner surface forms a first absorbentmaterial area; wherein the first absorbent material area is at leastpartially filled with a first absorbent material adapted to absorb afragrant liquid; wherein the second section includes a second innersurface and a second outer surface; wherein the second inner surfaceforms a second absorbent material area; wherein the second absorbentmaterial area is at least partially filled with a second absorbentmaterial adapted to absorb the fragrant liquid; wherein the first outersurface and the second outer surface are sufficiently porous for a scentfrom the fragrant liquid to be emitted; and wherein the first absorbentmaterial and/or the second absorbent material is formed of at least onefiber.
 2. The article of claim 1, wherein the first absorbent materialand/or the second absorbent material further comprises the fragrantliquid.
 3. The article of claim 1, wherein the at least one fiber isfrom a tree.
 4. The article of claim 3, wherein the at least one fiberis from one or more of a Popular tree, an Aspen tree and/or a Eucalyptustree.
 5. The article of claim 1, wherein the bead is formed of plastic,metal, wood or a combination thereof.
 6. The article of claim 5, whereinthe bead is formed of a metal selected from the group consisting ofgold, silver, platinum, aluminum, steel, copper and alloys thereof. 7.The article of claim 1, wherein the bead is a filigree bead.
 8. Thearticle of claim 1, wherein the first section of the bead is adapted tobe releasably coupled to the second section by a threaded coupling. 9.An article of jewelry comprising a bead and a bead holder; wherein thebead includes an opening forming a hole therethrough; wherein the beadholder is adapted to be positioned in the hole of the bead; wherein thebead includes an opening forming a hole therethrough; wherein the beadincludes a first section and a second section; wherein the first sectionis adapted to be releasably coupled to the second section; wherein thefirst section includes a first inner surface and a first outer surface;wherein the first inner surface forms a first absorbent material area;wherein the first absorbent material area is at least partially filledwith a first absorbent material adapted to absorb a fragrant liquid;wherein the second section includes a second inner surface and a secondouter surface; wherein the second inner surface forms a second absorbentmaterial area; wherein the second absorbent material area is at leastpartially filled with a second absorbent material adapted to absorb thefragrant liquid; wherein the first outer surface and the second outersurface are sufficiently porous for a scent from the fragrant liquid tobe emitted; and wherein the first absorbent material and/or the secondabsorbent material is formed of at least one fiber.
 10. The article ofclaim 9, wherein the at least one fiber is from a tree.
 11. The articleof claim 10, wherein the at least one fiber is from one or more of aPopular tree, an Aspen tree and/or a Eucalyptus tree.
 12. The article ofclaim 9, wherein the bead holder is selected from the group consistingof a chain, a rope, and/or a band.
 13. The article of claim 12, whereinthe bead holder is selected from the group consisting of a necklace, abracelet, an anklet, a waist chain, and an earring.
 14. The article ofclaim 9, wherein the first absorbent material and/or the secondabsorbent material further comprises the fragrant liquid.
 15. Thearticle of claim 9, wherein the bead and/or bead holder is formed of ametal selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, platinum,aluminum, steel, copper and alloys thereof.
 16. The article of claim 9,wherein the bead is a filigree bead.
 17. An article of jewelrycomprising: a jewelry structure; and an absorbent material adapted toabsorb a fragrant liquid; wherein the absorbent material contacts thejewelry structure; wherein the absorbent material is formed of at leastone fiber; and wherein the at least one fiber is from a tree.
 18. Thearticle of claim 17, wherein the at least one fiber is from one or moreof a Popular tree, an Aspen tree and/or Eucalyptus tree.
 19. The articleof claim 17, wherein the jewelry structure is selected from the groupconsisting of a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet, a waist chain, and anearring.
 20. The article of claim 17, wherein the jewelry structureincludes an inner surface forming an absorbent material area and whereinat least a portion of the absorbent material is positioned in theabsorbent material area.